Anglers should expect good Great Lakes lake trout fishing, according to results of 2015 surveys

Anglers should expect good Great Lakes lake trout fishing, according to results of 2015
Each year the Michigan Department of Natural Resources assesses lake trout populations in lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron, using a fleet of specially designed Great Lakes research vessels to determine trends in their populations and their status toward being self-sustaining. The results of the 2015 surveys and outlook for 2016 for each lake are as follows: Read more
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Remington Announces Closure of Mayfield, Kentucky Facilities


Huntsville, AL – Remington Outdoor Company announced its plan today to close its Mayfield, Kentucky firearms operations in an effort to become more organizationally focused and competitive. Approximately 200 employees will be affected. The operation will be consolidated into their Huntsville, Alabama operation. Actual plant closure and transition to Huntsville will take several months. The two plants are roughly 250 miles apart. The Mayfield facility has been in operation for nearly 20 years and although there is a great team at this location the strategic decision to consolidate centered on three competitively oriented areas:
– Logistical proximity and freight synergies
– Organizational synergy and focus with engineering, sales and marketing
– Facility overhead leverage and streamlining
Employees will be offered severance pay and outplacement services.
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Wildfires Raging in Alberta, Canada

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Eighty-eight thousand people have been evacuated from Fort McMurray, Alberta as a raging wildfire fueled by dry conditions and low humidity bore down on it yesterday. When the total evacuation was ordered, more than 1,600 structures had already been destroyed – but there were no reports of deaths or injuries. While meteorologists are predicting a lessening of the “explosive” conditions of the past few days, there are fiercely gusting winds swirling around the area, making managing the fire even more difficult.

The only hospital in the city, Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, evacuated all 105 patients without incident. At this point, firefighters hope to get the raging wildfires under control in 48-72 hours – if the conditions improve. On Tuesday, temperatures in excess of 90 degrees made the situation even more volatile. According to meteorological forecasts, the temperatures are expected to drop into the sixties later today or by Friday.

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Redding Adds 26 Nosler and 280 Ackley Improved


Cortland, NY…….New for 2016, Redding Reloading Equipment has expanded their offerings in of Premium Die Sets with the addition of the 26 Nosler and the 280 Ackley Improved, two of the most popular cartridges last year. Branded as Premium Die Sets these new offerings include a Carbide Expander Button and a Micrometer Adjusting Seat Stem and are packaged in a distinctive black and gold box. Read more
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Gamo® Launches New “Whisper Fusion Mach 1”


Fort Lauderdale, FL– Gamo® Outdoor USA (www.gamooutdoorusa.com), the leading manufacturer of high quality air guns, optics and laser designators is launching the new Whisper Fusion Mach 1 air rifle. The new air rifle features the latest in Gamo technology – the IGT MACH 1™. The IGT MACH 1™ replaces the standard spring powerplant with an Inert Gas Cylinder. But the IGT MACH 1’s monster 33 milimeter cylinder delivers more Velocity and Terminal Penetration. The pneumatic cylinder propels pellets up to 1420 Feet Per Second in .177 Caliber and 1200 Feet Per Second in .22 Caliber (both with PBA Platinum Ammo). Not to mention smooth and consistent cocking efforts with constant power delivered to any pellet you fire. The Whisper Fusion Mach 1 line also offers the exclusive CAT™ (Custom Action Trigger) technology which allows Gamo air rifle owners the ability to independently adjust the first and second stages of their trigger. Read more
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Lehigh Defense 300 BLK Controlled Chaos Copper Ammo


Are you looking for a 300 Blackout / Whisper* Bullet that will work as a Personal Defense or Hunting Round for your 300 Blackout / Whisper* Pistol, SBR, Carbine or Full Barrel Length Rifles?Look no further. Lehigh Defense is introducing the first high velocity multipurpose 300 Blackout / Whisper* bullet that provides ground breaking terminal performance at 10 feet or 400 yards. Our Controlled Chaos Copper bullet is a solid copper bullet designed to provide a Controlled, Predictable and Repeatable fragmentation.

The CCCu bullet outperforms the competition by providing a tremendous energy tranfer whether the bullet is traveling at 1,400 fps or 2,600+ fps. The bullet is designed to fragment into 7 components; 6 Petals and 1 Wadcutter Base. When the Transfer of Energy occurs the bullet creates an impressive wound cavity bloom that measures 5+ inches in diameter and extends for 5+ inches. Read more

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Hornady Adds 6.5 Creedmoor to American Whitetail Line


Grand Island, NE – Hornady®, an industry leader in bullet and ammunition technology, is proud to announce the 6.5 Creedmoor as the newest addition to their American Whitetail® line of ammunition. Loaded with a Hornady® 129 gr. InterLock® bullet, the Creedmoor offers precision-based performance at extended ranges for hunters.Originally developed by Hornady as a true match cartridge, the 6.5 Creedmoor has also established itself as an effective hunting round. Well suited for North American game up to and including elk, the 6.5 Creedmoor features light recoil as well as speed and precision. Its legendary InterLock® bullet with pioneering secant ogive design and exclusive InterLock® ring keep the core and jacket locked together during expansion to retain mass and energy. Read more
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Traditions™ Firearms Now Shipping Crackshot Rifle Line


Old Saybrook, CT – Traditions™ Performance Firearms announces they are now shipping their NEW Crackshot rifles! These single shot rifles are available in .22 or 17HMR with new 20″ barrel lengths.All Crackshot rifles now come with an easy takedown feature that allows the sling stud to be removed and used as a tool to remove the forend and barrel for a convenient backpack carrying option without the need of carrying extra tools.

The Crackshot rifle has an option of either a 16.5″ or new 20″ barrel. The Crackshot weighs just over 4 pounds so it is lightweight and easy to carry. This versatile rifle is great for plinking and small game hunting! The easy take down feature makes for quick disassembly and easy transport. With a Dual Safety System, which includes a hammer block safety and manual trigger block safety, the Crackshot is one of the safest guns on the market. There is also a youth version available for children and small-framed shooters.

The Crackshot comes with a one-piece base for optic mounting options and is available in a variety of camo patterns and finishes. Read more

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More trout fishing locations highlighted as part of MI DNR’s Trout Trails application


What angler wouldn’t like inside information on potentially new “hot spots” for Michigan trout fishing? A second round of quality trout streams and lakes accessible to anglers has been added to the Department of Natural Resources’ online Trout Trails application to help with that. Trout Trails is a comprehensive map featuring fisheries biologist-verified trout waters that are often lesser known, but considered outstanding destination points.This is the second phase of Trout Trails locations revealed, with more than 60 additional sites added to the application. That brings the total locations highlighted close to 200. These newly added sites are spread out over the western and central Upper Peninsula, northern Lower Peninsula and southwestern and southeastern Lower Peninsula. Read more
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